Nikon D4: A Good Landscape Camera?
At first glance, it would seem that the Nikon D800 is a far-better choice for landscape photographers than the Nikon D4. Let's look at those specs a little closer and see where the differences lie....
View ArticleTesting the Nikon D4: Performance with the 70-300mm VR Nikkor
The 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AFS G VR zoom Nikkor is one of those lenses that is often overlooked by professionals as a viable telephoto option. Why? For starters, it’s relatively slow maximum aperture...
View ArticleThe Mind is Blown (Nikon D800e)
Well, I finally caved in and ordered a new Nikon D800e. I figure it will be my primary landscape camera, when speed isn’t important. For my wildlife photography, I’ll probably stick with the Nikon D4,...
View ArticleNik Software HDR Efex Pro 2.0 Hands-On Review
Nik Software has announced HDR Efex Pro 2.0. I had the opportunity to do some advance testing with this software. The numerous improvements deliver images that are consistently superior to those...
View ArticleD800 Sharpness: Focus Accuracy
If you are using a Nikon D800, chances are that you want to make big prints or crop aggressively. To get the kind of sharp images that can stand up to these stresses, you need a tack-sharp image. Focus...
View ArticleD800 Sharpness: Diffraction
What's the sharpest aperture when using a Nikon D800? I posted a series of test images for you to examine how diffraction affects image sharpness. Continue reading →
View ArticleNikon 1 V2 Hands-On First Impressions
I've had the Nikon 1 V2 for a few days now. Here are my initial impressions with Nikon's newest advanced interchangeable lens compact camera. Continue reading →
View ArticleNikon 1 V2: ISO Performance
The Nikon 1 V2 has a new 14-megapixel CX-format sensor. Last year, I was impressed at the overall image quality of the Nikon 1 V1, which has a 10-megapixel sensor. Here’s a quick look at the ISO...
View ArticleHands-on Review: Nikon 18.5mm 1-Nikkor Lens
Nikon's new 18.5mm f/1.8 1 Nikkor lens for the Nikon 1 system is small, light, and fast. Check out my hands-on review of this lens. Continue reading →
View ArticleQuick Thoughts: 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AFS G VRII Nikkor lens
Yesterday, Nikon announced a long-awaited (overdue?) replacement to its 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens. The the original 80–400mm VR has been around since 2000, and for as long as I can remember,...
View ArticleWindow to Your Soul
Here’s another image from my recent trip to Colonial Williamsburg. On our first morning at the historical area, this house immediately caught the attention of our group. We probably spent 15-20 minutes...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: 1-Nikkor 6/7-13mm f/2.5-5.6 VR for Nikon 1 System
Hey, I just received the new 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 VR 1-Nikkor lens to use on my Nikon 1 V1 and V2 bodies. Yeah, this baby has been out since around April, but I had other things that took precedence. But...
View ArticleInfrared Photography with the Nikon 1 System: Wide-angle lens testing
I recently converted my Nikon 1 V1 mirrorless camera to “super-color” infrared. I’ve been having fun with the camera, but I did notice that wider shots seemed very soft in the corners. According to the...
View ArticleMy Descent into Infrared, Part 2: Choosing a Conversion Type
It's hard to decide on an infrared filter conversion. In this post, I compare Super Color with a Deep Black IR conversion to highlight their differences and similarities. Continue reading →
View ArticleAirborne! Aerial Photography with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision
I mentioned in my Year in Review post that my holiday present was a DJI Phantom 2 Vision quadcopter, or as some people like to say, “drone.” I’ve seen quadcopters proliferating, but this one caught my...
View ArticleThe Need For Speed: Compact Flash Card Transfer Analysis
Most of my cameras utilize Compact Flash (CF) cards. When you’re shooting lots of images, or capturing big files (D800), you want to be able to move data quickly. CF cards continue to gain speed (Lexar...
View ArticleNikon Capture NX-D: The end of Capture NX as we know it
Along with the Nikon D4s announcement, Nikon yesterday also announced a long-awaited upgrade to Capture NX2. Called Capture NX-D, this Nikon RAW converter is being offered for download while in beta...
View ArticleHands-on with the Fujifilm X-T1: First Impressions
Well, I decided I’d see what the hub-bub was all about with regard to the Fujifilm X-series cameras. I’ve known for some time that these cameras have a great sensor (16MP, APS-C, no AA filter), but the...
View ArticleReview: Think Tank Photo Mirrorless Mover 30i
Since I bought my Fujifilm X-T1 system, all of my camera bags were suddenly too big! I purchased a Think Tank Photo Mirrorless Mover 30i to carry it in. It’s perfect for walking around with the camera...
View ArticleReview: Fujinon 18-55mm lens and image stabilization
The standard kit lens for most of the Fujifilm X-mount cameras, including the X-T1 I just purchased, is the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 R LM OIS zoom lens. There’s a lot of alphabet soup going on with that...
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